Economy
The US and Iran have agreed to hold talks in Oman, but are still arguing over the agenda
The meeting in Muscat is scheduled for Friday morning, with Tehran insisting on discussing only the nuclear programme and Washington wanting a broader range of topics. The talks are taking place against the backdrop of increased US military presence in the region and incidents at sea and in the air.
EU ambassadors agree on €90 billion in aid to Ukraine for 2026–2027
The European Union has agreed on a mechanism to provide Ukraine with €90 billion in financial and defence support. The first tranche is expected in early Q2, and the funds are intended to strengthen budgetary stability, defence capabilities and Kyiv`s position in negotiations.
Iranian boats attempted to stop an American tanker in the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions between Tehran and Washington.
Off the coast of Oman, Iranian military boats approached a tanker flying the US flag and demanded that it prepare for boarding. The incident occurred amid mutual threats between Iran and the US and preparations for negotiations on Tehran`s nuclear programme.
In 2025, Ukrnafta drilled 25 new wells and increased resource production by 3.39%.
The company significantly increased its drilling pace during wartime and achieved record results in recent years. New wells, intensification and equipment upgrades have increased oil and gas production and reduced construction time.
Japan plans to provide Ukraine with $6 billion in aid in 2026
Since the start of the full-scale war, Japan has already provided Ukraine with more than $15 billion in support. In 2026, Tokyo plans to allocate another $6 billion, in particular to support the state budget and the energy sector.
Ukraine received its first shipment of American LNG in 2026
Almost 100 million cubic metres of gas have already been delivered to the Ukrainian gas transmission system. Supplies from the United States are expected to become a key resource for ensuring stability during the winter amid freezing temperatures and attacks on the energy sector.
Germany is preparing €35 billion for military space, with plans for over 100 satellites and laser systems
Berlin is considering investments in reconnaissance satellites, secure communications and means of influencing hostile space systems amid growing threats from Russia and China in orbit.
A container ship bound for Russia was detained in Estonia on suspicion of smuggling
A ship flying the flag of the Bahamas was stopped in Estonian territorial waters during a joint operation by customs, police and the navy. The ship is suspected of smuggling cargo from Ecuador.
India increases purchases of oil, weapons and aircraft from the US and partially opens its agricultural market
New Delhi and Washington have agreed on a major trade reset with lower tariffs and commitments by India to increase imports of American goods by hundreds of billions of dollars.
ESBU announced a tender for rebranding worth almost 300,000 hryvnias
The Economic Security Bureau of Ukraine plans to update its visual identity and brand book using state budget funds. The procurement of services for the development of a new style has already been announced in the Prozorro system.
SpaceX acquires xAI: Musk combines space technology and artificial intelligence into a single ecosystem
SpaceX has announced the acquisition of Elon Musk`s startup xAI. According to analysts, the deal creates a vertically integrated technology giant focused on AI, space, and satellite communications.
The KAAN fighter jet is preparing for test flights, while Turkey's defence exports are growing rapidly.
The first test flights of the Turkish fifth-generation fighter jet KAAN are planned for the end of April. TUSAŞ reports growing international interest in the project and calls 2025 a turning point for the country's entire defence and aviation industry.
